Dick Van Dyke

Richard Wayne "Dick" Van Dyke (13 December 1925-) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer. He was born in West Plains, Missouri, and he first gained recognition on radio and on Broadway. From 1961 to 1966, he had an eponymous sitcom show, and he gained significant popularity during that decade. He won five Primetime Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy award. Van Dyke was a notable Democratic supporter, campaigning for Eugene McCarthy in 1968 and for Bernie Sanders in 2016; he believed in New Deal policies and opposed racism.